Peru

Places to visit near Congas

Congas is a town in Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 19 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage and 0 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Yuraq Punta (23 km), Ruinas de Huaricanga (48 km) and Laguna Yanacocha (52 km).

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Congas at a glance

Location
Peru
Coordinates
10.3371° S, 77.4419° W
Places within 50 km
19 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Congas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Congas: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Congas

158 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Congas. The closest is Lukma Punta (17 km); the best-known is Yuraq Punta (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Congas

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Congas. The closest is Laguna Conococha (37 km); the best-known is Laguna Yanacocha (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Congas

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Congas. The closest is Yanaqi - Qillqamarka (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Congas

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Congas. The closest is Cape La Litera (73 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Congas

3 caves within 100 km of Congas. The closest is Glacier Cave (68 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Congas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Congas
  2. 22 km Tuku Wachanan · viewpoint, Ancash
  3. 4 km Yuraq Punta · viewpoint, Ancash
  4. 7 km Lukma Punta · viewpoint, Ancash
  5. 23 km Yanaqi - Qillqamarka · heritage site, Ancash
  6. 4 km Inca Huajanan · viewpoint, Ancash
  7. 25 km Back to Congas

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From travellers near Congas

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How to reach Congas

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Qulluta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~50 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Congas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints15158Lukma Punta (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs127Laguna Conococha (37 km)
    Forts & heritage312Yanaqi - Qillqamarka (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Cape La Litera (73 km)
    Caves03Glacier Cave (68 km)
    Beaches & coast01Caral (78 km)

    Congas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Congas?

    Yuraq Punta (viewpoint, about 23 km), Lukma Punta (viewpoint, about 17 km), Tuku Wachanan (viewpoint, about 22 km), Yanaqi - Qillqamarka (heritage site, about 23 km), Inca Huajanan (viewpoint, about 25 km), Kushuru Punta (viewpoint, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Congas?

    19 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Congas?

    Lukma Punta, about 17 km by road; Tuku Wachanan (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Congas?

    Laguna Conococha, about 37 km by road; Laguna Yanacocha (52 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Congas?

    Yanaqi - Qillqamarka, about 23 km by road; Hatun Mach'ay (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Congas?

    Start in Congas, visit Tuku Wachanan, then Yuraq Punta, then Lukma Punta, then Yanaqi - Qillqamarka, then Inca Huajanan, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Congas?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Congas

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Congas’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.